Episode 16: Cheese Caves and Sea Stories

Drew and Doug return to the KVSH studio for another live edition of Classic Rock and Beyond, serving up strange traditions, hard-earned sea stories, and a fresh batch of indie and classic rock.

This month’s Weird News journey through all 50 states takes us deep into regional Americana:

Weird News

Minnesota — At the Minnesota State Fair, award-winning artists sculpt massive butter portraits of Princess Kay and her Court inside a refrigerated room, continuing a dairy-soaked tradition that dates back to 1965.

Mississippi — A long-running mosquito calling contest puts contestants to the test as judges listen for accuracy, realism, and emotional commitment in their attempts to imitate the state’s most infamous pest.

Missouri — Doug explores the surprisingly real world of the Federal Cheese Reserve, a vast stockpile of cheddar stored in humidity-controlled caves beneath Springfield, Missouri — because of course that exists.

Things That Make Doug Mad

Doug unloads on the unforgivable sin of being late for watch. He recounts a particularly infuriating experience aboard a tugboat involving a mate who repeatedly slept through the start of his shift. After three warnings, Doug reached his limit — and a replacement met the crew at the next port.

Drew and Mark Show Archives

This month’s Drew and Mark Show Archives dip back to a unique 2017 episode where Drew and Mark brought two bands to the island for the same broadcast. Indie rock outfits Vervex and The Co Founder, who conveniently shared a few members, both performed live in the KVSH studio, delivering melodic, tightly woven sets that still hold up today.

It’s another episode packed with oddball history, firsthand stories, and the eclectic musical mix that keeps Classic Rock and Beyond exactly where it belongs.